Monday, December 15th, at 6:00 p.m. over Zoom details to follow. The Ferry Committee plans to meet in person at the Hall during this time to facilitate more discussion. Unfortunately, this meeting is being held after the county has already adopted its 2026 ferry budget and approved next year’s fare increases. Because of this timing, it’s not…
Questions About Timing, Transparency, and Public Process Questions on Budget Integrity & Capital vs. O&M Misclassification Questions on New Fare Methodology Questions About Deferred Maintenance & Operational Decisions Lost Federal Ferry Census Funding ($600,000–$1,000,000) Questions on Countywide Budget Context Operational Transparency & Public Trust Together, we can help ensure the ferry system remains reliable, fiscally…
There is a need for Transparency and Correct Budget Reporting There is an ongoing misclassification of major Guemes Island Ferry projects — specifically, the engine replacement and electronic ticketing system — as Operations and Maintenance (O&M) rather than as capital improvements. This accounting practice, as reflected in recent county budget documents and the 2025 Draft Ferry Fare Target Report,…
To represent all ridership of the Guemes Island Ferry by coordinating ferry related issues among ferry users, Skagit County Public Works, and the Skagit County Board of County Commissioners.
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